Death of nesting dotterel on Northland’s Matapouri beach sparks plea from locals, DoC
The woman was upset that there was so little signage – only three signs on the six entrances…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Crayfish crackdown: Nelson man Joshua Spooner in court over Facebook seafood sales
The rules say only seafood caught by a person with a valid commercial fishing permit can be sold…
Person dies at Auckland’s Piha Beach after being swept out by waves
The Piha Surf Life Saving Club said lifeguards were notified at 12.42pm that someone had been swept out…
Waipātiki Beach rescues: Four people swept off feet and into rip on Christmas Day
As the tides were changing, the current pulled four people off their feet, two of them children, and…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…
Update on Bondi Beach officers as Scott Dyson emerges from coma and Jack Hibbert returns home
“We would like to thank the public for the support, messages and well wishes shown to Scott and…
Family pays tribute to Fiona Cameron and Tomi Muliaga after fatal Foxton Beach house fire
Before long the pair started a relationship and she moved in 18 months ago. “She wasn’t living very…
Rāhui in place after death on beach north of Napier
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Toyota Hilux driver fleeing police along Awatoto beach arrested after ute stuck in sand
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‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehicles
“We’re seeing motorised vehicles destroying our dunes, really. They’re being driven all through our dune ecosystems on our…
Napier man’s bounce-back from life on the streets: ‘I would have been dead’
On a bright, sunny afternoon, sitting outside, clearly garden and house proud, he sees things as starting to…